Overview
- Herbert underwent surgery Monday to stabilize a fracture in his non-throwing left hand with a plate and screws, wore a protective cast, participated in a walkthrough, and did not practice Wednesday.
- He said he has not yet gripped a football since the procedure and is focused on reducing swelling before attempting to throw later in the week.
- Coach Jim Harbaugh said the team is preparing as if Herbert will start but labeled him day-to-day, with an evaluation continuing through the week.
- Trey Lance took first-team reps and could handle under-center, goal-line, or short-yardage situations if Herbert’s hand limits those snaps.
- After the injury in Week 13, the Chargers operated exclusively from shotgun and pistol, and similar formation adjustments are expected for Monday Night Football against the 8-4 Eagles.